Zhang Haijie

Quick Facts

Full Name	Zhang Haijie
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Aug 28, 1971(1971-08-28)
Age	53
Birthplace	Xi'an
Country	China
Birth City	Shaanxi
Horoscope	Leo

Zhang Haijie Biography

Zhang Haijie is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on August 28, 1971 in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. Zhang Haijie (Chinese Zhang Hai Ji; born 28 Aug 1971) is a Singaporean-based News Anchor contracted by MediaCorp.

Zhang went on a six-month vacation and visited Russia and Egypt. She returned to Nanyang Technological University in July 2005 and was a full-time PhD student. Her thesis focused on the political role of Singapore’s Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry prior to Singapore’s independence.

After three years off the air, Zhang announced on 7 January 2008, that she would return to broadcasting on MediaCorp TV Channel 8, and would assume duties as a news anchor on 15 February 2008, reporting on the 2008 Singapore Government Financial Budget.

Zhang was a part-time Ph.D. candidate at the Nanyang Technological University’s Chinese division, researching the changing political role of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry before Singapore’s independence. Zhang has a reputation for being a highly respected news anchor in the industry, and proves to be popular among the audience due to her distinctive clear voice and professional image she portrays in the newsroom. Zhang is a Chinese-Singaporean television news presenter with MediaCorp TV Channel 8, Since 1 May 2008, she has been anchoring News Tonight (previously known as News 8 at Ten) every weeknight. One of two Mandarin Chinese free-to- air television channels in Singapore. Born in Xi’an, China, she became a Singaporean citizen in 2003. Prior to relocating to Singapore in November 1998, Zhang graduated top of her cohort from the Communications University of China (formerly known as Beijing Broadcasting Institute) with a First Class Honours Degree in Broadcasting and Hosting (播音主持专业 ). After graduation, Zhang taught at her alma mater for four years before moving on to journalism.

Interview in Year 2003 by Lianhe Zaboo, Zhang said she was very disappointed that she didn’t win the coveted award for 2001. Zhang revealed that she was so disappointed she didn’t win the award in 2001, she also cried in a taxi on her way back home. Zhang also revealed that she wasn’t on friendly terms with her MediaCorp TV colleagues and suggested that work performance was based solely on how many hours worked. (Ref. 15 Dec 2004, Lianhe Zaboo) The topic was again a hot topic when Zhang returned to MediaCorp TV.

Zhang Haijie Net Worth

Zhang Haijie is one of the richest Journalist from China. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Zhang Haijie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She resigned in 2001 from MediaCorp News, and moved to SPH MediaWorks Channel U. According to local media reports, she resigned from MediaCorp News because she wasn’t happy with her performance in the Star Awards 2001. She won 70% of the audience vote. (Straits Times 2008) Ng Siew Leng was awarded the award. Zhang resigned just four days after the award ceremony. Man Shu Sum, then head of SPH MediaWorks (now Director at MediaCorp Raintree Pictures), dismissed the rumors and said that negotiations had been ongoing with Zhang for several months prior to the award ceremony. Zhang also denied rumors of rivalry between her and Ng that were widespread in the same year and stated, “She and I have no conflict.”

Zhang was the host of Inside Out, a current-affairs program that explored various social issues in Singapore. It was very popular and set a record for having the highest viewership ratings. (Inside Out, the last episode) Until now, no other Chinese-language current affairs programme has broken the viewership record that Inside Out set. Zhang co-hosted talkshows on UFM 1003.

On 1 January 2005, following the merger with MediaCorp TV and SPH MediaWorks, SPH MediaWorks closed down. Zhang was the only news anchor from SPH MediaWorks to be invited back to MediaCorp’s News department. However, she rejected the move.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Zhang Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in China. Zhang Haijie celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.